1992 Rover 100 vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 TVR Speed Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 TVR Speed Eight would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 TVR Speed Eight weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Rover | TVR |
| Model | 100 | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
